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Catholic Charities USA launches fundraising effort amid government shutdown, loss of SNAP
Catholic Charities USA has launched an emergency fundraising effort to support those about to lose access to federal food assistance. Read more
Texas private school bans social media, sees students thrive with parent support
Faustina Academy, a K–12 private, independent Catholic school in Irving, Texas, asks parents to formally commit to a school policy... Read more
St. Pier Giorgio Frassati inspires theme of SEEK conference
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ (FOCUS) SEEK conference is set to take place in three cities for the first... Read more
Man pleads guilty to killing Catholic priest in Nebraska rectory
Father Stephen Gutgsell, 65, died after deputies found him stabbed in December 2023. He had been serving at St. John... Read more
A ‘silent majority’ of U.S. Catholics support Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts
Catholics who do not gather for anti-enforcement rallies organized by Catholic prelates are a “silent majority,” according to conservative Catholic... Read more
Catholic bishops plead with lawmakers to end shutdown, protect SNAP
U.S. Catholic bishops are urging Congress to find a solution that opens the government. Read more
‘People shouldn’t go hungry’: SNAP halt sparks concern among Catholic charitable groups
Catholic charitable groups that provide food to needy families are voicing concern about the expected stoppage of federal food assistance... Read more
Catholic social scientists reframe perspective on retirement
“Retiring for Eternity: Planning Based on Social Science and Catholic Social Thought” was one topic at the Society of Catholic... Read more
Texas voters to decide on parental rights amendment in November
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops told CNA it supports the “proposed amendment to recognize the natural right of parents... Read more
Boston exhibit features in-depth look at ancestry of Pope Leo XIV
American Ancestors, a national center for family history, heritage, and culture, has created the “The Ancestry of Pope Leo XIV:... Read more
Runners carry torch from Mexico to New York praying for immigrants, honoring Our Lady
Pilgrim runners began their journey on Aug. 30 in Mexico City and so far have carried it through nine Mexican... Read more
Conference recalls papal declaration on Catholic-Jewish relations
Calls to deepen Jewish-Catholic relations echoed at an event marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration by Pope... Read more
Protestant congregation in Michigan fights township over fines, limits on religious activity
A Protestant congregation in Michigan is facing $4,500 in fines imposed by Windsor Township, according to First Liberty Institute. Read more
Christian investors’ meeting focuses on aligning stewardship with values
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told investors at the Christian Institutional Investors Conference that investing should be “wise, prudent, and faithful.” Read more
New docudrama explains ‘what a real exorcism is’
“Triumph Over Evil” is the first authoritative documentary to delve into the various aspects of demonic possession and exorcism. Read more
St. Paul Center to kick off ‘largest Bible study in America’
The study, titled “Bible Across America,” is set to begin Nov. 5 and aims to gather Catholics “around God’s word... Read more
Meet 10 patron saints of Catholic education, students, and teachers
Newman will join a list of several other Catholic saints considered patrons of other aspects of education. Get to know... Read more
Napa report: 75% of states flunk religious freedom index
The “2025 Religious Freedom Percentage” was part of Napa’s Faith & Freedom Index published Oct. 27. Read more
New York, California pour money into Planned Parenthood after federal defunding
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged $140 million to Planned Parenthood in California on Oct. 24 and New York Gov. Kathy... Read more
How the ‘baseball priest’ uses the sport to spread the Gospel
Father Burke Masters’ dream was to be a major league baseball player, and in his priesthood he uses the sport... Read more
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